brighteyes
Pooh-Bah
I'm not the closest person, geographically, but I'd made my mind up about his attitude towards his mare and couldn't bear to see him struggling so obviously. Especially after his very genuine and open video which he felt he needed to make to prove his situation.
I can see why many thought he could have been a troll, but in this case we were completely wrong. Anyway, I thought perhaps someone should go along and point him in the right direction if needs be. Even the most experienced of us can get problems. I offered to see if I could help and he accepted.
Daphi is a delightful mare who has well and truly landed on her feet with this young man. I've been around horses for long enough and am pretty particular about the general care side. Trust me, this mare is not wanting for anything in terms of safety and good stable management. Absolutely spot on and nothing to add
He has been given good advice and heeded it, has a natural gentleness which agrees with this mare, and for her, nothing is too much trouble to him.
I'll paste in a reply I sent Mairi after her post suggesting he lets her go before an accident happens... (again I can see why she advised this)
I hope neither jordanross nor Mairi mind
jordanross
is in no danger from Daphi from a temperament point of view, I can absolutely promise you that
nor she from his lack of recent practical experience or general horse-sense. She couldn't have found a more diligent, caring, and dedicated owner, who is ready to listen and learn.
She's a (once very) nice TB mare which has broken down (probably before) having had at least one foal. I am not sure about pain as she seems comfortable generally with a good appetite and a coat which shines for England - but she doesn't move easily. It's not helped by his location (steep slope up a slippery road) but he isn't actually wanting much more than her company and a quiet hack out now and again.
She really is the sweetest little horse I think I have ever met - totally chilled, relaxed and, I'd say, happy. She wants for nothing, is loved unreservedly and he will do right by her whatever that may be. My only worry is her 'soundness' but her genuine character, gentleness and his absolute adoration of her (which is breathtaking in its sincerity) means that for now, he is happy and her life better than many fully fit horses. He is in little danger of harm as she hasn't a nasty bone in her body - and neither has he.
I think she will probably break his heart though
The most incongruous thing is she has been well shod, sent with a very nice English saddle, and many snippets of sound advice
My only conclusion is the previous owner was as oblivious to her 'faults' as he (almost) is. Genuine horse? Utterly. Jordanross committed? Totally. My heart goes out to him.
The advice from all is good and sound for the very most part, but some of it just doesn't apply. She could be in far, far, worse hands and it looks like she probably has been at some point.
And I am almost as cynical, tactless
and realistic as good old JM07. I can't help but wish them well.
I haven't told anyone ('cept you) I have met him and can fully understand why everyone gave him the hard time they did when he first came on asking for advice. He's a remarkable young man.
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I gave him plenty to think about and although I felt she was a little overpriced, if he's happy and she's not in pain (I had no reason to feel she was) then that was plenty for him to chew on for a while. If he feels he would like a vet to give her a check over, then that is his decision and the suggestion to do so is probably enough for him to take action. I do hope the vet doesn't find anything to further muddy the waters as for now, they are both content.
I have said enough and nothing beyond what I said to him. Kind mare, lucky thing to have him on her side.
I can see why many thought he could have been a troll, but in this case we were completely wrong. Anyway, I thought perhaps someone should go along and point him in the right direction if needs be. Even the most experienced of us can get problems. I offered to see if I could help and he accepted.
Daphi is a delightful mare who has well and truly landed on her feet with this young man. I've been around horses for long enough and am pretty particular about the general care side. Trust me, this mare is not wanting for anything in terms of safety and good stable management. Absolutely spot on and nothing to add
I'll paste in a reply I sent Mairi after her post suggesting he lets her go before an accident happens... (again I can see why she advised this)
I hope neither jordanross nor Mairi mind
jordanross
is in no danger from Daphi from a temperament point of view, I can absolutely promise you that
She's a (once very) nice TB mare which has broken down (probably before) having had at least one foal. I am not sure about pain as she seems comfortable generally with a good appetite and a coat which shines for England - but she doesn't move easily. It's not helped by his location (steep slope up a slippery road) but he isn't actually wanting much more than her company and a quiet hack out now and again.
She really is the sweetest little horse I think I have ever met - totally chilled, relaxed and, I'd say, happy. She wants for nothing, is loved unreservedly and he will do right by her whatever that may be. My only worry is her 'soundness' but her genuine character, gentleness and his absolute adoration of her (which is breathtaking in its sincerity) means that for now, he is happy and her life better than many fully fit horses. He is in little danger of harm as she hasn't a nasty bone in her body - and neither has he.
I think she will probably break his heart though
The most incongruous thing is she has been well shod, sent with a very nice English saddle, and many snippets of sound advice
My only conclusion is the previous owner was as oblivious to her 'faults' as he (almost) is. Genuine horse? Utterly. Jordanross committed? Totally. My heart goes out to him.
The advice from all is good and sound for the very most part, but some of it just doesn't apply. She could be in far, far, worse hands and it looks like she probably has been at some point.
And I am almost as cynical, tactless
I haven't told anyone ('cept you) I have met him and can fully understand why everyone gave him the hard time they did when he first came on asking for advice. He's a remarkable young man.
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I gave him plenty to think about and although I felt she was a little overpriced, if he's happy and she's not in pain (I had no reason to feel she was) then that was plenty for him to chew on for a while. If he feels he would like a vet to give her a check over, then that is his decision and the suggestion to do so is probably enough for him to take action. I do hope the vet doesn't find anything to further muddy the waters as for now, they are both content.
I have said enough and nothing beyond what I said to him. Kind mare, lucky thing to have him on her side.
